UNDERSEA WARFARE is the professional magazine
of the undersea warfare community. Its purpose is to educate its
readers on undersea warfare missions and programs, with a particular
focus on U.S. submarines. This journal will also draw upon the
Submarine Force’s rich historical legacy to instill a sense
of pride and professionalism among community members and to enhance
reader awareness of the increasing relevance of undersea warfare
for our nation’s defense.

The opinions and assertions herein are the personal
ones of the authors and do not necessarily reflect the official
views of the U.S. Government, the Department of Defense, or the
Department of the Navy.

UNDERSEA WARFARE (ISSN 1554-0146) is published
quarterly from appropriated funds by authority of the Chief of
Naval Operations in accordance with NPPR P-35. The Secretary of
the Navy has determined that this publication is necessary in
the transaction of business required by law of the Department
of the Navy. Use of funds for printing this publication has been
approved by the Navy Publications and Printing Policy Committee.
Reproductions are encouraged. Controlled circulation.